Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Mount Saint Mary's University reported a 68.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Mount Saint Mary's University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Los Angeles, CA. The historical average net price is $21,413 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

68.7%

3,430 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,413

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

71.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,719

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Mount Saint Mary's University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$23,849
$30,001 – $48,000$13,718
$48,001 – $75,000$17,876
$75,001 – $110,000$30,247
$110,000+$18,762

Top Majors at Mount Saint Mary's University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions223
Psychology52
Business, Management & Marketing32
Social Sciences29
Visual & Performing Arts26
Biological & Biomedical Sciences14
Public Administration & Social Services11
Family & Consumer Sciences5
English Language & Literature5
Education4

Financial Aid at Mount Saint Mary's University

About Mount Saint Mary's University

Official website: https://www.msmu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.msmu.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Saint Mary's University

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Saint Mary's University?

Mount Saint Mary's University reported a 69% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,430. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Mount Saint Mary's University?

The historical 69% acceptance rate suggests Mount Saint Mary's University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Mount Saint Mary's University?

The stored historical average net price at Mount Saint Mary's University is $21,413 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $37,117 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary's University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Mount Saint Mary's University is 53%. its stored first-year retention rate is 71%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Mount Saint Mary's University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Mount Saint Mary's University?

Mount Saint Mary's University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Mount Saint Mary's University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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